Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Stroke PD Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Stroke Service Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their team. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, requiring strong leadership and clinical skills. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree and relevant experience in patient care settings. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement care for patients with health needs. If you possess excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Master's Degree.
• 3+ years of professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to assess and implement patient care.
• Utilize patient-centered care model in clinical practice.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing

Masters Degree

Advanced Practice Nurse Certification

Tools

Basic Health Care Life Support Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

The Jersey Shore UMC per diem Stroke Service Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant performs the role utilizing the patient-centered coordinated care model demonstrated through the following competencies: leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision making. Works collaboratively with other members of the practice/hospital team to assess, plan and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing
2. Masters Degree
3. Maintains clinical competencies through participating in continuing educational programs (contact hours per year), and clinical practice as mandated by Board of Nursing and national certification body.
4. Experience in relevant patient care setting or as regulations dictate

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Masters Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse
2. Minimum of 3 years professional experience.
3. Strong organizational and computer skills
4. Effective verbal and written communication skills
5. Emotional intelligence, critical thinking and effective interpersonal skills
6. Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
7. Valid Driver's license

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
2. Advanced Practice Nurse Certification (w/ Master's Degree).
3. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

1. CPR certification

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Physician Assistant:

1. Successful completion of an approved physician assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.

Licenses and Certifications Required for Physician Assistant:

1. Physician Assistant License.
2. Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required.